Mapillai Samba is also known to be “The Bridegroom’s Samba” as it was served to bridegroom for better energy. 
Many indigenous varieties are rice are known to increase the energy of the eater. In folklore, a bridegroom once had to display his strength by lifting a heavy stone called the Mapillai Kallu (The Bridegroom’s Stone). Eating the Mapillai Samba rice gave him enough energy to lift the stone and presumably win the fair maiden.

• When consumed gives good stamina and energy once consumed
• Increases ojas in the body
• Increase haemoglobin content in blood.
• Mapillai samba rice washed water when consumed will cure stomach sore.
• Helps maintain blood sugar levels
• This rice when kept with water for next day is good to consume for increasing blood and good for diabetics person

Mapillai Samba is also known to be “The Bridegroom’s Samba” as it was served to bridegroom for better energy. 
Many indigenous varieties are rice are known to increase the energy of the eater. In folklore, a bridegroom once had to display his strength by lifting a heavy stone called the Mapillai Kallu (The Bridegroom’s Stone). Eating the Mapillai Samba rice gave him enough energy to lift the stone and presumably win the fair maiden.

• When consumed gives good stamina and energy once consumed
• Increases ojas in the body
• Increase haemoglobin content in blood.
• Mapillai samba rice washed water when consumed will cure stomach sore.
• Helps maintain blood sugar levels
• This rice when kept with water for next day is good to consume for increasing blood and good for diabetics person